Agilent 6890N GC with 5975 MSD and Tekmar Atomx XYZ | Purge and Trap GCMS System

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Automated Trace-Level VOC Analysis for Environmental and Industrial Laboratories

If your laboratory is struggling with manual extraction errors or failing to meet strict trace-level detection limits for volatile organic compounds (VOCs), the Agilent 6890N/5975 GC/MS system paired with a Tekmar Atomx XYZ Purge and Trap system delivers the ultimate automated, high-sensitivity solution. By combining the precise Electronic Pneumatic Control (EPC) of the Agilent 6890N gas chromatograph with the reliable 5975 single quadrupole MSD, this platform achieves exceptional peak resolution and rapid spectral library matching in full scan or SIM modes. The integrated Tekmar Atomx XYZ concentrator features a multi-axis robotic autosampler that completely automates sample extraction, moisture management, and trap desorption, maximizing the recovery of low-level volatiles while eliminating time-consuming manual prep. It is a rugged, highly cost-effective powerhouse perfectly optimized for environmental laboratories running high-throughput water and soil analysis under strict regulatory compliance, including EPA Methods 8260 and 524.

Agilent 6890N 5975 Purge and Trap GCMS System Price and Cost of Ownership: Reliable Performance at Lower Cost

Certified refurbished systems typically range from approximately $46,500 to $55,000, offering significant savings compared to comparable new platforms such as an Agilent 8890B GC with a 5977C MSD and Teledyne Tekmar Atomx XLR Purge & Trap system, which commonly range from approximately $101,000 to $126,000 depending on configuration, software, and automation options. Beyond the initial acquisition cost, laboratories should budget for ongoing operational expenses, including carrier and purge gases, GC columns, purge-and-trap consumables, sample vials, calibration standards, vacuum pump maintenance, ion source cleaning, trap maintenance, replacement filaments, software support, preventive maintenance, and compliance-related qualification services. Long-term ownership considerations may also include detector servicing, vacuum system upkeep, performance verification, and periodic replacement of purge-and-trap components to maintain analytical sensitivity and reliability. Purchasing a certified refurbished Agilent 6890N 5975 GC/MS System with Tekmar Atomx XYZ Trap & Purge allows laboratories to significantly reduce capital expenditures while benefiting from automated VOC preconcentration, sensitive mass spectral detection, reliable compound identification, robust quantitative performance, and proven compatibility with EPA drinking water and environmental methods such as EPA 524.2, EPA 524.3, and EPA 8260.

EPA Method 524.2 and 524.3: Measurement of Purgeable Organic Compounds in Water Using the Agilent Technologies 6890N Network GC System with 5975 MSD and Tekmar Atomx XYZ

The Agilent 6890N GC/MS System with an Agilent 5975 Mass Selective Detector and Tekmar Atomx XYZ Trap and Purge System provides a highly effective platform for EPA Methods 524.2 and 524.3, which are used for the determination of purgeable organic compounds in drinking water. The Tekmar Atomx XYZ automates purge-and-trap sample preparation and preconcentration, efficiently extracting volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from water samples while enhancing sensitivity and reducing manual sample handling. The Agilent 6890N GC delivers excellent chromatographic separation of target analytes, including aromatic hydrocarbons, chlorinated solvents, fuel oxygenates, and other regulated VOCs, while the 5975 MSD provides highly sensitive mass spectral identification and quantitation with reliable library matching capabilities. Environmental and municipal water laboratories benefit from low-level detection capabilities, excellent reproducibility, and robust analytical performance that support regulatory compliance and drinking water monitoring programs. The automated Atomx XYZ platform also improves laboratory throughput, minimizes operator variability, and streamlines routine VOC testing workflows. Combined with sensitive purge-and-trap concentration, dependable GC/MS performance, and proven reliability, the Agilent 6890N 5975 GC/MS System with Tekmar Atomx XYZ Trap & Purge provides a powerful solution for EPA 524.2 and EPA 524.3 drinking water VOC analysis applications.

AMP Tech Analytical Solutions for Academic Research and Grant-Funded Laboratories

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